Audio, Video & Electronics Post questions, reviews, and other general info about the G's Nav, sound system, or satellite radio

how hard is it to make a sub box

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-23-2006, 10:39 PM
akiddie's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
how hard is it to make a sub box

Hi, I was thinking about adding two subs to the back of my car. I already have a custom box I bought that holds 2 10in w3v3's in the back. I was thinking about adding one to each corner of the trunk. I have seen custom boxes made like this for 12in subs.

How hard would this be to make? I have very little experience working on cars, but have 2 friends who have a better working knowledge on this stuff then I do.

Also, how do you guys think this will sound?

thanks
 
  #2  
Old 05-23-2006, 11:21 PM
BigSash's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LA, PDX, & Everywhere between
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
very very easy. if you are a little handy with a saw then you are good to go. There are tons of guides on the internet with step by step instructions. search google or look at cardomain.
 
  #3  
Old 05-24-2006, 12:43 AM
akiddie's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thanks...i guess i just wanted to make sure it was worth investing money into it. Only other question..would you or anyone else be able to suggest fiber glass or wood? I have heard mix reactions to both
 
  #4  
Old 05-24-2006, 08:07 AM
InTgr8r's Avatar
Staff ALUMNI (retired)
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Toronto, GTA north
Posts: 21,095
Received 47 Likes on 39 Posts
Originally Posted by BigSash
very very easy. if you are a little handy with a saw then you are good to go. There are tons of guides on the internet with step by step instructions. search google or look at cardomain.
Well... to a point yes.
Depends on the materials you want to use.
 
  #5  
Old 05-24-2006, 08:47 AM
khsonic03's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: New England
Posts: 1,112
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Well, based on the fact that you said you want to add 1 to each corner, it sounds like you want to use fiberglass. There are some tutorials on the internet, but it is certainly not easy if you are new to this type of thing. MDF boxes are very easy as BigSash said. Do alot of research before attempting to build a fiberglass box. It is something that you learn with experience. I am not trying to talk you out of it, because I am all about DIY!! Good luck!
 
  #6  
Old 05-24-2006, 11:58 AM
BigSash's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LA, PDX, & Everywhere between
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
LOL sorry i mean i figured he just wanted a simple box.

If you are trying to DIY build a simple MDF box, if you want something showy that is fiberglassed you are going to have a very difficult time unless you already have extensive experience working with FG or bondo or you are an expert surfboard shaper lol.

you want to build a simple MDF box for your first one GL
 
  #7  
Old 05-24-2006, 12:00 PM
BigSash's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LA, PDX, & Everywhere between
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
here is a guide to a sparewell FG tutorial.

not for the light of heart and it takes several days with all the drying curing.

http://lowridereuromagazine.com/tech...ker_enclosure/

if you wanted a sparewell enclosure out of MDF you can use this same tutorial.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Z1Motorsports
Suspension-Vendor
56
05-31-2020 01:56 PM
noctilucous
2nd Gen (V36) Sedan
0
08-06-2015 08:47 PM
Frostbite91
Audio, Video & Electronics
3
08-02-2015 04:59 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: how hard is it to make a sub box



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:29 PM.